Fancy dinner party recipes
Dishes worth cooking when people are coming over: a bit of ambition, a bit of drama on the plate, nothing that keeps you in the kitchen all evening. Each idea opens into a full recipe you can scale, and you can ask the assistant to adjust any of them for the number of guests you're feeding.
7 ideas
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Reduction and Potato Gratin
Indulge in perfectly rendered duck breast, complemented by a sweet and tangy cherry reduction, served alongside a rich and creamy potato gratin for an elegant French-inspired dinner.
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Thai Green Curry with Seared Duck Breast and Jasmine Rice
An aromatic and spicy Thai green curry featuring perfectly seared duck breast, simmered in coconut milk with fresh vegetables and served with fragrant jasmine rice.
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Za'atar Roasted Lamb Chops with Pearl Barley Salad
Succulent lamb chops crusted with aromatic Za'atar, accompanied by a hearty and flavorful pearl barley salad with fresh herbs and vegetables.
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Dutch Braised Beef (Draadjesvlees) with Root Vegetable Mash
Tender, slow-braised Dutch beef stew that falls apart into 'threads,' enriched with traditional spices and served with a rustic mash of seasonal root vegetables.
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Pan-Seared Scallops with Saffron Risotto and Asparagus
Luxurious pan-seared scallops served atop a vibrant, creamy saffron risotto, complemented by tender-crisp asparagus spears.
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Coq au Vin Blanc with Creamy Polenta
A sophisticated French classic featuring chicken braised in white wine with mushrooms and herbs, served alongside a rich and smooth creamy polenta.
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Beef Wellington with Red Wine Jus
A showstopping classic featuring tender beef fillet coated in pâté and duxelles, all encased in golden puff pastry, served with a rich red wine sauce.
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